St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-10
An Aftermath Review Of the
Work of the Huron
Eneampment.
Interesting Gossip Not Here
tofore Printed in Tele-
graphic Reports.
Personal Mention About Some
of the Boys Who Were
in Camp.
Pictorial Views of the Cover
nor and the Members of
His Staff.
Special to the Globe J..

Special TO the Globe.
HURON, Sept. 9.-The third annual
encampment of the Dakota National
guards has closed, and the bold soldier
boys have returned to their homes. The
First and Second regiments, which,
with Battery \, comprise the brigade,
and they are as fine looking set OF
men as one could wish to see, Huron
is proud because of their presence for
week, and well may the territory be
proud because they are her sons. Rain
for the first two days of the encamp-
ment greatly interfered with arrange
ments that were hoped to be carried
out. 1t was unfortunate that Huron
people were prevented from giving the
soldiers as hearty public reception as
had been planned, yet all know the
spirit was willing though the flesh was
weak. and that they were thrice well
come. Besides those from abroad,
thousands of Huron's citizens witnessed
the camp, generally at dress parade
hour. The camp was laid in the fair
ground enclosure. after the regulation
style.
The new guns issued to the men while
here are Springfield muSketS. breech-
loading. caliber 10, pattern 1884, blue
steel barrels and weigh nine pounds.
They are considered the best guns
made, and are those generally in use in
the regular army. Adjt. Gen. Tyner
has received 1000 of these guns and
100000 rounds OF ammunition to be is
sued to the Dakota National guard. The
command numbers 1.073 infantry and
two companies of artillery, with two
three-inch rifle brass banded guns.
There is still to the credit of
Dakota at Washington $4,000 in ord
nance The total number of officers
field, regimental and governors Statf-is
10. The command was reorganiZed by
an eX-United States army officer and
taught target practice by an officer edu-
Gated at West Point, and reports of this
practice are made monthly to the de-
partment as b. United States provision.
The Blunt system is used. The law I'M
der which the command is working pro-
vides tor six inspections each year, also
twelve regular public drills and COM
pany and squad drill each week. In
consequence of the rapid changes in pop
ulation and residence always incident
to a new country, the proficiency in
military tactics is less perfect than it
otherwise would be. Col. Townsend, of
the Twelfth United States infantry, and
Capt. Pitman. who constituted a special
detail for the inspection of this brigade
were more than satisfied with what had
been attained in drill and the general
manner and management of the brigade,
and complimented the officers and men,
especially Oh the wonderful progress
made in each department of the COM
mand. Gov. Church was also profuse
with good words for all, and during the
entire encampment was on the
ground and greatly contributed to
its success. He has made many
friends by his genial, pleasant
way among the men, and his kindness
to them will always be remembered,
while each member of his staff will hold
him in even greater esteem than before
spending week with him in camp.
Just prior to breaking camp the gov
ernOr and his staff, to appease
AN ALMOST INCESSANT CLAMOR.
met in body at c. III. Newcombe's pho
tograph parlors and had that popular
artist take a group picture of them. 1t
is a satisfaction to the GLOBE to repro